Name/Title
Ten Commandments-Nina FocheEntry/Object ID
433-Gallery-5Tags
NEEDED - Box photo, NEEDED - Form or mannequine photoDescription
[C433A] Egyptian style gown constructed of accordion pleated black lame fabric with v-neckline, draping wings over shoulders and ornamented at bust, waistline and down center front with pewter medallion and chain ribbon; [433B] a silver-toned necklace with green-painted scarab symbols and golden disk on a silver-toned necklace.Use
Worn by Nina Foch, playng Bithiah, in the movie The Ten CommandmentsClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Period GownClothing Sex
FemaleMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Edith HeadRole
DesignerDate made
1956Time Period
ancientOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Exhibition ID NumberOther Number
EX.0286.18Dimensions
Dimension Description
Mounting RequirementsDimension Notes
5’ 7", 32 ½” X 22” X 34”. Need upper arms, preferable as though arms were on hips to open the winged
sleeves.Parts
Count
2Parts
C433A-Gown, 433B - necklaceLocation
Category
PermanentDate
April 15, 2024Condition
Overall Condition
ExcellentDate Examined
Apr 15, 2024Notes
Overall excellent. Some relaxing of accordion pleating throughout. Some sight snagging of lame fabric on inside and a bottom back train. Neckpiece, slight chipping of paint and tarnishing of metal
chain.Overall Condition
StainsDate Examined
Apr 15, 2024Notes
Staining to inside souffle.Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
The Collection, Larry McQueenGeneral Notes
Note Type
Historical NoteNote
The gown with a different collar was worn by Phyllis Newman in "Mannequin", 1987 (Gladden Entertainment)Created By
Cara VarnellCreate Date
January 15, 2024Updated By
Adreana LangstonUpdate Date
April 22, 2024
